Application for Graduate Research Assistantship

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, committed to promoting inclusion and equity in its community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

This application is for the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications will be erased and reset on January 1 each year.

To be considered for an assistantship, a student must have a completed application on file and be admitted into a University program. Students must be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA. Additional information may be requested.

Please note that applicants must be available for 10 hours (part-time) or 20 hours (full-time) per week for designated assignments.

Recipients of 20-hour per week GRA positions must take a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester, and recipients of 10-hour per week GRA positions must take a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester. (Exception: students who need less than 6 hours to complete their degrees and graduate.) Enrollment is monitored by the CEHD Dean's Office after the last schedule adjustment day each semester.

Contact Information

GMU ID Number (G number):	G
First Name:		Middle Initial:	Last Name:
Address:
City:		State:	Zip code:
Daytime phone (numbers only):
GMU email id:	@gmu.edu (or @masonlive.gmu.edu)
Secondary email (optional):

Domicile

In state Out of state International

If international, Visa Type:

Assistantship

Do you have a master's degree? Yes No
If yes, list field:

Current program level: Master's Doctoral Other
Program and/or Specialization:

Type of Assistantship sought:
Part-Time Appt (10 hrs/week) Full-Time Appt (20 hrs/week)

Length of Appointment Requested:
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Term

Previous Assistantships and Availability

Have you previously held a graduate assistantship in CEHD? If yes:

When	How long	What level

Current employment status: Work greater than 19 hours/week Work 19 or fewer hours/week Not employed
Please describe your job briefly:

Are you available for daytime work (8:30am - 5:00pm)? Yes No
Available Hours:

Number of credit hours you expect to take (optional): Fall: Spring:

I am applying for a: GRA position** GRS position

**Please note that in order to qualify for a GRA position you must not be employed for more than 19 hours a week outside of the assistantship.

I qualify for a GRA position, but if not selected, please consider me for a GRS position.

Resume/Vita

It is strongly recommended that you attach a resume/vita to your form. These documents must be in .pdf, .doc, or .docx format.

Resume/Vita (optional):

By clicking this box, I am certifying that I have read, understand and will abide by the rules in the CEHD Policy regarding assistantships. I also certify that I understand the rules governing outside employment.

If you experience any technical issues with the form, please contact cehdtech@gmu.edu.